Statistics on land designated as green belt in England, by local authority.
Spatial data for the local authority green belt boundaries is available from https://www.data.gov.uk/dataset/ccb505e0-67a8-4ace-b294-19a3cbff4861/english-local-authority-green-belt-dataset" class="govuk-link">data.gov.uk. Search for ‘local authority Green Belt dataset’.
Statistical information is also available on land designated as Green Belt and other land designations within the https://app.powerbi.com/view?r=eyJrIjoiMzBhYWRmOGUtYWVmZS00ZTUxLTg5YTgtNGY1OGEyYzNlOGZjIiwidCI6ImJmMzQ2ODEwLTljN2QtNDNkZS1hODcyLTI0YTJlZjM5OTVhOCJ9" class="govuk-link">interactive dashboard.
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🇬🇧 United Kingdom English Area of Designated Green Belt Land (hectares). Only london boroughs with some greenbelt land shown. A GIS of this land for all of England has now been made available by DCLG. https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/green-belt-statistics
Summary for Local Authorities: Green Belt Policy in ScotlandPolicy Framework:Green belts are designated in National Planning Framework 4 (NPF4) to manage urban expansion, support regeneration, and protect settlement identity.Local Development Plans (LDPs) determine where green belts are necessary and define their boundaries.Key Purposes of Green Belts:Direct Development – Encourage sustainable growth in suitable areas.Protect Settlement Character – Maintain the landscape and identity of towns and cities.Enhance Access to Open Space – Support public amenity and environmental benefits.Development Restrictions & Exceptions:Generally, development is not permitted in green belts.Exceptions include: Agriculture, forestry, and horticulture. Essential housing for key rural workers. Outdoor recreation, tourism, and leisure activities. Infrastructure (where essential) and cemeteries. Developments must demonstrate necessity, minimise impact, and align with green belt purposes.
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Green Belt boundary from the 2019 Adopted Local Development Plan
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Statistics on designated Green Belt land. Source agency: Communities and Local Government Designation: National Statistics Language: English Alternative title: Green Belt Statistics, England
Green Belt areas in North Lanarkshire
The extent of the Green Belt around Nottingham - Derby which appears within the boundaries of Nottingham City. The Local Plan policy is to maintain the openness of the Green Belt. This dataset should be referenced alongside the Local Plan for Nottingham City and the Core Strategy which guides development in Nottingham City.Local plan documents located here: https://www.nottinghamcity.gov.uk/information-for-business/planning-and-building-control/planning-policy/the-local-plan-and-planning-policy/the-adopted-local-plan/
Statistics on the extent of the green belt in England.
In addition to the annex tables, a https://data.gov.uk/dataset/english-local-authority-green-belt-dataset1" class="govuk-link">geographic boundary (shape) file setting out green belt area boundaries as at 31 March 2016 is available.
Green Belt - The functions of the Green Belt are to: check the unrestricted sprawl of large built-up areas; prevent neighbouring towns from merging into one another; assist in safeguarding the countryside from encroachment; preserve the setting and special character of historic towns; and assist in urban regeneration, by encouraging the recycling of derelict and other urban land.
For more information please see our online map Unitary Development Plan 2006
This data has been derived from Ordnance Survey base mapping. (C) Crown copyright [and database rights] (2019) OS (licence 100023069).
GIS polygon dataset identifying the extent of the Green Belt within the Brentwood Borough. The Green Belt is subject to Local Authority Planning Local Plan policy to maintain the extent, character and openness of the Borough's Countryside. The dataset is geometry only. Digitised at 1:1250 scale
Spatial Data layers referenced in City Development Plan Policy and Proposals & Supplementary Guidance Maps. Third party data displayed in the above mentioned maps are not included herein.
The latest national statistics on the extent of the green belt in England were released under the auspices of the UK Statistics Authority on 16 October 2014.
Main points are:
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City Development Plan Policy and Proposals
Dataset showing Green Belt within the Councils administrative area. Areas recorded as polygons
Landscape character assessments seek to identify the features and elements of landscape areas that contribute to creating their distinct character and that make them different to neighbouring areas. This LCA seeks to identify the main character areas and types within the Sheffield Green Belt Area. Created following site assessments by landscape officers. Released under INSPIRE license terms. https://www.ordnancesurvey.co.uk/business-and-government/public-sector/mapping-agreements/inspire-licence.html.
https://data.gov.uk/dataset/227e9958-8fe3-4cfd-8ed8-6b7fedbebb2d/local-plan-2004-settlements-beyond-the-green-belt#licence-infohttps://data.gov.uk/dataset/227e9958-8fe3-4cfd-8ed8-6b7fedbebb2d/local-plan-2004-settlements-beyond-the-green-belt#licence-info
Areas of land designated Settlements beyond the Green Belt, Policy C9 of the Adopted Local Plan 2004, polygons
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planning - green belt (ldp2)
Statistics on land designated as green belt in England, by local authority.
Spatial data for the local authority green belt boundaries is available from https://www.data.gov.uk/dataset/ccb505e0-67a8-4ace-b294-19a3cbff4861/english-local-authority-green-belt-dataset" class="govuk-link">data.gov.uk. Search for ‘local authority Green Belt dataset’.
Statistical information is also available on land designated as Green Belt and other land designations within the https://app.powerbi.com/view?r=eyJrIjoiMzBhYWRmOGUtYWVmZS00ZTUxLTg5YTgtNGY1OGEyYzNlOGZjIiwidCI6ImJmMzQ2ODEwLTljN2QtNDNkZS1hODcyLTI0YTJlZjM5OTVhOCJ9" class="govuk-link">interactive dashboard.